White Head, County Antrim

Origin

Background

The place takes its name from a prominent limestone headland known as WHITE HEAD, a name which contrasts with Black Head, a promontory a short distance to the north-east.

The original settlement appears to have grown up around CASTLE CHICHESTER, a small tower-house built by Sir Moses Hill c.1604 the remains of which stand in the neighbouring townland of CASTLETOWN, parish of Islandmagee [the White-Head 1683].